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Zara is an Inditex-owned retailer headquartered in Arteixo, Spain and is one of the largest international fashion companies globally.

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Retail

From West to East: Recentering the Fashion World

This week, Uniqlo’s Japanese owner Fast Retailing became the world’s most valuable fashion company, a reflection of just how much the pandemic is recentering the global fashion sector from the United States and Europe to Asia.

Retail

From West to East: Recentering the Fashion World

This week, Uniqlo’s Japanese owner Fast Retailing became the world’s most valuable fashion company, a reflection of just how much the pandemic is recentering the global fashion sector from the United States and Europe to Asia.


Retail

The Year Ahead: Rethinking Retail ROI

Amplified by a potential power shift from landlords to retailers and the need to seamlessly embed digital, companies will need to make tough choices to improve their return on investments.

Retail

The Year Ahead: Rethinking Retail ROI

Amplified by a potential power shift from landlords to retailers and the need to seamlessly embed digital, companies will need to make tough choices to improve their return on investments.


News & Analysis

United Arrows: A Unique Japanese Retail Philosophy

TOKYO, Japan — With over 160 stores in Japan, the publicly-listed United Arrows is a major force in menswear retail. But despite its hefty size, its

News & Analysis

United Arrows: A Unique Japanese Retail Philosophy

TOKYO, Japan — With over 160 stores in Japan, the publicly-listed United Arrows is a major force in menswear retail. But despite its hefty size, its


Retail

The Retailer That's Still Charging Ahead Without E-Commerce

Against the odds, Primark’s sales bounced back faster than expected over the summer, despite the company’s lack of online sales channels. But a second wave of lockdowns is putting fresh pressure on the retailer.

Retail

The Retailer That's Still Charging Ahead Without E-Commerce

Against the odds, Primark’s sales bounced back faster than expected over the summer, despite the company’s lack of online sales channels. But a second wave of lockdowns is putting fresh pressure on the retailer.


China

China's Fashion Billionaires Tap the Year of the Pandemic

This year’s biggest winners may have been China’s uber-wealthy business leaders, who amassed an astonishing amount of wealth despite the global pandemic. Many of them have fashion to thank for part of their fortunes.

China

China's Fashion Billionaires Tap the Year of the Pandemic

This year’s biggest winners may have been China’s uber-wealthy business leaders, who amassed an astonishing amount of wealth despite the global pandemic. Many of them have fashion to thank for part of their fortunes.


Retail

Gap Looks at Closing Stores in Some European Countries

The retailer to is hoping to save cash while dealing with a sales slump brought on by the pandemic.

Retail

Gap Looks at Closing Stores in Some European Countries

The retailer to is hoping to save cash while dealing with a sales slump brought on by the pandemic.


Sustainability

Will Self-Regulation Solve Fashion’s Sustainability Problem?

This week, an unlikely alliance of fashion giants including Chanel, Hermès, Inditex and H&M agreed to a new set of climate commitments, but the industry is unlikely to overcome its sustainability challenge through self-policing alone.

Sustainability

Will Self-Regulation Solve Fashion’s Sustainability Problem?

This week, an unlikely alliance of fashion giants including Chanel, Hermès, Inditex and H&M agreed to a new set of climate commitments, but the industry is unlikely to overcome its sustainability challenge through self-policing alone.


Retail

The Key to Brick-and-Mortar During the Pandemic? Neighbourhood Retail

With commuting and tourism sharply down, savvy retailers are using creative partnerships with local attractions to target consumers in their neighbourhoods.

Retail

The Key to Brick-and-Mortar During the Pandemic? Neighbourhood Retail

With commuting and tourism sharply down, savvy retailers are using creative partnerships with local attractions to target consumers in their neighbourhoods.


Retail

Amazon Kicks Off the Holiday Shopping Season Early

This week, everyone will be talking about Amazon Prime Day, efforts to revive US economic stimulus negotiations and Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing's expansion plans. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Retail

Amazon Kicks Off the Holiday Shopping Season Early

This week, everyone will be talking about Amazon Prime Day, efforts to revive US economic stimulus negotiations and Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing's expansion plans. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Luxury

Op-Ed | How Luxury Became Fast Fashion

Step by step, luxury brands have adopted the fast fashion model, with Covid-19 set to complete the shift, argues Liroy Choufan.

Luxury

Op-Ed | How Luxury Became Fast Fashion

Step by step, luxury brands have adopted the fast fashion model, with Covid-19 set to complete the shift, argues Liroy Choufan.